What’s open on Sundays?
Madrid basically shuts down on Sundays and holidays leaving very few stores are open (more so in August). Although most of the large retailers are open on the first Sunday of every month, many of the smaller shops stay closed. However, here’s a list of some of the places which are open;
- OpenCor - This is a chain of stores dotted all aorund Madrid and is part of the super El Corte Ingles network. It’s open 365/24 hrs. It’s prices may be a pinch higher than in other shops, but you can find most groceries, meats and household items in those times of need. Click here for more info.
- VIPS - In addition to the restaurants, most VIPS contain a small store with food items, magazines, gifts, and various household items. The other restaurants in the VIPS family are also open on Sundays. These restaurants are Ginos (Italian), T.G.I.F.’s (American), and Starbucks (coffee). Insiders tip 1: If you live here it’s worth getting a VIPS membership card, it’s free and you get all sorts of discounts in all the above mentioned places. Insiders tip 2: You’ll find that lunchtimes can generate huge queues for the restaurant. Avoid these queues by asking to take-away the food, this way you’ll jump the queue, have a seat by the bar and watch the others queuing for what can be hours.
- Telepizza - One of few pizza delivery services, Telepizza also delivers on Sundays. There are also a small number of Pizza Huts that deliver.
- Principe Pio - The former train station has been converted into a mall containing all of the major chain retailers, a food court, and a movie theater. This is one of the few shopping options available on Sundays.
- “Los Chinos” - Slang for the small grocers run by Asian immigrants, these shops are generally open on Sundays and late at night. Be warned that they are ridiculously expensive!
- FNAC - Get all your electrical / entertainment needs fulfilled in this huge store. Talking music, books, films, cameras, entertainment systems - plenty of things to keep you busy.
- Museums
- Garden Centers
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